Business Briefcase for Jan. 28, 2017

Biotic Breath, probiotic dentistry, will be opening at 312 Main St., Longmont in March. The site was formerly Grandpa's Pawn and Gun.

Biotic Breath incorporates probiotic measures with traditional dentistry. The approach factors in the link between physical health and a balanced microbiome within the system. It goes beyond treating the results and looks at the bacterial root cause. Go to bioticbreath.com.

Ray Tuomey and Paul Szlyk have purchased McLean Forge & Welding as co-owners. The iconic artisanal metal fabrication and welding shop in Boulder will continue the same high-quality service and craftsmanship while expanding its design offerings. Go to mcleanforge.com.

Knights pick up first playoff win since '14BOULDER — This year's Fairview boys basketball team sure is full of surprises.
After losing five of their first eight games, the Knights rebounded to finish the regular season on a 13-2 run and found a way to win the Front Range League regular season championship. Full Story

The Boulder alt-country band gives its EPs names such as Death and Resurrection, and its songs bear the mark of hard truths and sin. But the punk energy behind the playing, and the sense that it's all in good fun, make it OK to dance to a song like "Death." Full Story